Basic Details
Word: Babysitter
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who takes care of children while their parents are away.
Synonyms: Childminder, caregiver, nanny
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Baby-sitter's club: Refers to a group of friends who help each other with babysitting. Example: "We formed a baby-sitter's club so we could share our weekends watching each other's kids."
- Take a back seat: To allow someone else to take charge or to be less involved. Example: "As the baby-sitter, I had to take a back seat while the kids played with their new toys."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The babysitter arrived at 6 PM to take care of the children while their parents went out for dinner.
Example 2: Emma is looking for a babysitter to help her with her two young children on weekends.
Example 3: The babysitter read a story to the kids before bed, making them smile and relax.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of babysitting dates back to the 1900s? It was originally a way for older children to earn some money while helping to look after younger siblings or neighbours.
Famous Quote
"It takes a big heart to shape little minds." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "babysitter" mean?
a) A person who makes toys
b) A person who takes care of children
c) A type of ice cream
d) A teacher in school
Answer: b) A person who takes care of children
2. Which of these is a synonym of "babysitter"?
a) Childminder
b) Gardener
c) Waiter
d) Driver
Answer: a) Childminder
3. Which sentence uses "babysitter" correctly?
a) The babysitter painted the house.
b) The babysitter took the children to the park.
c) The babysitter cooked dinner for the pets.
d) The babysitter was reading a book all day.
Answer: b) The babysitter took the children to the park.
4. Which idiom is related to babysitting?
a) Take a back seat
b) Bite the bullet
c) Break the ice
d) Let the cat out of the bag
Answer: a) Take a back seat
5. What is the opposite of "babysitter"?
a) N/A
b) Parent
c) Teacher
d) Doctor
Answer: a) N/A
